Russell Westbrook is finally out of the media spotlight after tough years in Los Angeles.
He spent time with both the Lakers and Clippers, but now things have changed. The Clippers traded him in a deal that sent Kris Dunn to their team, and then he was waived by the Utah Jazz.
On Friday, Shams Charania from The Athletic reported that Westbrook signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Westbrook’s Fit with Denver:
There’s some doubt about how well Westbrook will fit into Mike Malone’s system. He’s best when he controls the ball and speeds up the game, but Denver played at a slow pace last season.
However, fans might think this move could be exciting for both sides.
Westbrook can create easy shots for Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. by breaking down defenses. Watching him play alongside Nikola Jokic will also be interesting.
Denver now has a strong backup for Jamal Murray, who missed many games last season due to injury.
After being miscast on other teams, Westbrook is joining one that needs his skillsโspeeding up play and creating chances through his aggressive style.
He’s in the final stretch of his career and deserves a team where he can shine. Both he and Denver hope he can make a big impact during his time there.
What do you think about this move?
